How To Fix FL881 - Field is too long to display

FL881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Field is too long to display

What causes this issue?

The field is too wide for display. The maximum possible width is 200
characters.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL881 - Field is too long to display ?

  The SAP error message FL881 ("Field is too long to display") typically occurs when the data being processed exceeds the maximum length that can be displayed in a particular field within the SAP GUI or report. This can happen in various contexts, such as when displaying long text fields, descriptions, or other data that surpasses the defined limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Length Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the data being retrieved or displayed exceeds the maximum character limit for that specific field in the SAP application.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to display a limited number of characters, and the actual data exceeds this configuration.
  Data Type Mismatch: Sometimes, the data type defined for a field may not accommodate the length of the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the relevant table or structure to understand the maximum length allowed. You can do this